There is no news yet on how this will affect the Mets’ desire for Matt Holliday.

No matter what, though, the Mets have finally made a big splash in the free agent market after weeks of smaller moves, namely additions to the pitching staff.

The latest came yesterday with the signing of right-hander Kelvim Escobar, who has only started one Major League game in the past two seasons due to injuries and surgeries.

However, he was 18-7 with a 3.40 ERA in 2007 when he played with the Angels. If he can have at least some of the success he had then, he could become a viable fourth or fifth starter at a bargain-basement price.